Definitive Guide to Integrated Supply Chain Management, The

Master supply chain management concepts, components, principles, processes, interactions, and best practices: all the knowledge you need to start designing, implementing, and managing modern supply chains! The Definitive Guide to Integrated Supply Chain Management brings together all the knowledge you need to help companies gain competitive advantage from supply chains. Co-written by a leading supply chain expert and the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), this reference provides up-to-the-minute insight into the roles of supply chain management in improving customer service, reducing costs, and improving financial performance. Clearly and concisely, it introduces modern supply chain management best practices that have been proven to work in organizations of many sizes, types, and industries. For all supply chain and operations managers and students; and for other professionals who either practice in the field or work closely with practitioners to solve business problems.

Interest in supply chain management, in both the private and public sectors, has soared in recent years. Leading organizations now recognize the immense opportunities that can be leveraged through effective supply chain management, in areas ranging from competitive strategy to market share to shareholder value. To gain these competitive advantages, they need skilled individuals who can design, execute, and manage their supply chains.

 

For these individuals, skill development begins with a solid foundation of knowledge in supply chain management concepts, components, and principles, The Definitive Guide to Integrated Supply Chain Management brings together of these fundamental elements.

 

Co-written by a leading supply chain expert and the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), this reference provides up-to-the-minute insight into the key roles that supply chain management plays in improving customer service, reducing operating costs, and improving financial performance for organizations of all types. Clearly and concisely, it describes modern supply chain management processes, strategies, tools, and technologies – featuring best practices that have been proven to work in organizations of many sizes, types, and industries.